Current Liabilities
Compensation and benefits
United Parcel Service, Inc. Compensation and benefits increased by 6.9% to $3.72B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.6%, from $3.66B to $3.72B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows relatively stable performance with a 0.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Significant increases may reflect higher headcount, increased compensation, or timing differences in bonus payouts, while decreases could signal cost-cutting or reduced workforce.
Detailed definition
This includes short-term obligations to employees, such as accrued wages, bonuses, vacation pay, and other benefits due...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by labor-intensive companies, particularly in services and logistics.
Metric ID:
current_liabilities_employee_related_liabilities_currentHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.74B | $3.81B | $3.82B | $3.42B | $3.38B | $3.64B | $4.05B | $3.01B | $2.96B | $3.34B | $3.22B | $3.22B | $3.31B | $3.53B | $3.66B | $3.27B | $3.22B | $3.48B | $3.72B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.8% | +0.4% | -10.5% | -1.2% | +7.9% | +11.1% | -25.6% | -1.7% | +12.8% | -3.5% | -0.2% | +2.8% | +6.6% | +3.6% | -10.5% | -1.5% | +7.8% | +6.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -9.7% | -4.3% | +6.0% | -11.9% | -12.3% | -8.3% | -20.4% | +6.8% | +11.7% | +5.6% | +13.4% | +1.7% | -2.6% | -1.4% | +1.6% |
Range$2.96B – $4.05B
CAGR-0.1%
Avg YoY Growth-1.6%
Median YoY Growth-1.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) reported compensation and benefits of $3.72B in Q4 2025.
- How has United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits increased by 1.6% year-over-year, from $3.66B to $3.72B.
- What is the long-term trend for United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), United Parcel Service, Inc.'s compensation and benefits has grown at a 0.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.57B to $3.72B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- Short-term debts owed to employees for wages, bonuses, and benefits.